Boca Juniors makes Rodrigo Garro a priority target and warns Corinthians

Rodrigo Garro has become a transfer priority for Boca Juniors, intensifying fears at Corinthians over losing one of their standout midfielders. The Argentine club reportedly shifted focus to Garro after failing to land Giorgian De Arrascaeta due to financial constraints.

Boca Sees Garro as Ideal Fit for Paredes Partnership

According to El Crack Deportivo, Boca Juniors sporting director Juan Román Riquelme sees Garro as the perfect creative counterpart to Leandro Paredes, recently signed by the Buenos Aires club. The interest in Garro has intensified after Carlos Palacios fell out with Boca’s board and was cut from the Copa Argentina squad for disciplinary reasons.

Riquelme has long admired Garro, and Boca now appears ready to make a formal push for his signature, making the Corinthians midfielder their top target for this transfer window.

Corinthians Faces Mounting Pressure On and Off the Pitch

Meanwhile, Corinthians is grappling with both on-field inconsistency and off-field turmoil. The club, which showed early promise in 2025, is now contending with a deepening financial and political crisis. Amid budget cuts and mounting debt, Timão is trying to hold onto its core players, but interest from top South American clubs is growing.

Garro has already been linked to River Plate and Racing Club, but Boca’s entry into the race with a clearer plan and high-level interest has elevated the urgency for Corinthians.

Salary and Contract Could Complicate Deal

Despite Boca’s determination, Garro’s high salary and long-term contract with Corinthians present obstacles. The midfielder is tied to the club until 2028, and any transfer would require a competitive offer that matches his market value and salary expectations figures considered steep by Argentine football standards.

Corinthians Renews Yuri Alberto in Parallel Move

As speculation around Garro grows, Corinthians officially confirmed the contract renewal of striker Yuri Alberto until June 2030, including a €100 million release clause (approximately R$649.3 million). The announcement is seen as a statement of intent to keep key assets, though it remains to be seen whether the same protection will be extended to Garro.